Question

If 7 is subtracted from 3 times a number , the result is 2 times the same number -The equation representing this situation is

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

According to the question,

3x-7=2x ....(equation)

on solving the equation, we get-->

3x-7=2x

3x-2x=7

x=7 ...(answer)

Answer 2

Answer:

The equation representing the equation is :- 3x-7=2x

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

1.According to the question, the number x is multiplied 3 times and then 7 is subtracted from that. So,the equation will be-

3x-7 (On LHS )

2. On the right side, it is said that the result is 2 times the number x.

So,the equation will be -

2x ( On RHS )

3.At last, the complete equation is:-

3x-7= 2x